EVIDENCE ACT 1929 - SECT 12

EVIDENCE ACT 1929 - SECT 12

12—Evidence of young children

        (4)         A young child who is called as a witness is, while giving evidence, entitled to have present in the court, and within reasonable proximity, a person of his or her choice to provide emotional support (but the person must not interfere in the proceedings).

        (5)         Unless the court otherwise allows, a witness or prospective witness in the proceedings cannot be chosen under subsection (4) to provide emotional support for a young child.